Introduction to the Theory of Nonlinear Optimization

Focusing on optimization theory within normed spaces, this book delves into crucial topics such as existence results, differentiability concepts, and optimality conditions. It explores the contingent cone and provides a generalization of the Lagrange multiplier rule, alongside duality theory. Additionally, the text examines extended semidefinite optimization and investigates linear quadratic and time minimal control problems, making it a comprehensive resource for understanding advanced optimization concepts.